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Pakistani War horse - Al Khalid.

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above is al khalid tank it seems that it is drove by paf pilots thats y its flying coz paf pilots are best enough to do so
 
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Al khalid performance is very good comparable to the american russians tank and indians are far far behind in race
 
Found some data on estimated armor protection of Al-Khalid MBT:

Against KE rounds:

Turret: 645
Glacis: 435 - 455

Against CE rounds:

Turret: 1060 (1160 w/ERA)
Glacis: 540 (670 w/ERA)

Here is data on M1A1 and M1A2 for comparison:



 
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German-based MTU-871/TCM AVDS-1790 diesel engine with LSG-3000 automatic transmission.

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Used also in Merkava I through III, highest HP of about 1200 (in MkIII only, with MkI and II having 900 hp), US uses only up to 750 hp versions. Also commonly used in Centurion.

It is a 12 cylinder engine

By contrast, the 1000-1200 hp MTU MB 871 Ka-501 is an 8 or 10 cylinder
 
AK-1 does have active protection system imported from Ukraine and integrated in HIT and it is now a standard fit on AK-1 by the name of VARTA (guards). Other changes are...

Sagem Matis TI (3rd Gen)

Turret control all electric instead of semi-electric previously

Increased ammunition to 49 rounds (main gun)

new ballistic computer with new sensors

Second Generation IBMS (indigenous)

Indigenous ERA along with composite armor (750 mm turret thickness without ERA) more than 1100 mm with ERA

Main gun improved based on Ukrainian KBA 125 series previously, now completely modified and built in HIT facility with increased accuracy, barrel life and range.

Improved suspension with hydraulic assistance more than previous version.

Much higher automation and protection for crew, new NBC developed indigenously, tracks, thicker side skirts. Better cooling for crew comfort, also a new DU shell developed based on French and Korean shells with higher penetrations at POF.

Improved autoloader with electric control.

I would say its at least twice as lethal as the previous AK.

Regards
 
Nicely written article , cannot wait to see AK-BII.
 
where is the link supporting this fact that HIT is making a new DU round based of french and korean ones ???
 

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